Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac CZ7 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac CZ7 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 has a documented top speed of 29 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac CZ7 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCZ7
ModelFutura Mark 2 FR
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet13.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4.1 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters4.09
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches161
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.99 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches78
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail165 lbs. (75 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin V6 Evinrude? 150 hp FPXSR - 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail133 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters503.46
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal133
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max30 hp (23 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity2,205 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 10 in. (0.55 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 4 + 2 + 1 + 1
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed29 mph (47 km/h)